DEC Public Relations Officer Theresa Katongo disclosed in astatement to ZANIS today that Charles Zulu, 40, has beenarrested for obtaining money by false pretenses and uttering of falsedocuments contrary to the laws of Zambia.

Particulars of the offence are that Zulu, alias Mylon Mushalaor Victor Chanda, on dates unknown but between 1st June 2014 and 10thMarch 2015 jointly and whilst acting together with other persons unknown, obtained K4,500 from four unsuspecting members of the public by falsely pretending that he works for a named international non-governmental organisation (NGO).

Ms. Katongo stated that the said members of the public had beenemployed and offered contracts through Zulu by the NGO when in factnot.

She further explained that the suspect attempted to obtain K1,000 from another member of the public by purporting that he wouldoffer employment to her two nephews when in fact not.

She said the suspect has since pleaded guilty to all the charges inthe courts of law and his case comes up for sentencing in the LusakaMagistrate court onFriday, 20th March, 2015.